Featured Pro-Union Preferred Partners
(Presented in alphabetical order by Industry/Business Category then by name)
For complete categorized listings visit the Union Gold Pages
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Industry/
Business Category
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Featured Partner
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Apparel - Retail and Corrective Footwear
Orthopedic Services
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Feet First at Florsheim
Discount offer: Free Foot Analysis for Union Members and their families. Contact Michael Schuckert, Vice President of Outside Sales.
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Apparel - Retail and Corrective Footwear
Orthopedic Services
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Simon Small - Pro Support Systems, Inc.
Discount offer: PSS has agreements with multiple labor union locals to provide care through our network. Most groups are available on our web site. Unions with agreements get an approx. 50% discount, Union members from non-contracted locals would get approx. 25% off of the $500 charges for supports, exams, etc.
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Automobile
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Cherry Hill Toyota and Scion
Discount offer: All union members, family and Preferred Partners receive exclusive pricing - 2% over factory invoice on all new Toyotas. Please visit the UAW.org web site for a list of union-made Toyota vehicles.
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Automobile
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Jim Stevenson - Commercial Account Manager, Northeast Lincoln Mercury
Discount offer: Deep discounted special pricing for union members and their families. ASK FOR JIM STEVENSON.
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Automobile
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Joe McKeown - VP/Outside Sales and Development, Eckenhoff Family of Dealerships
Discount offer: Invoice pricing less incentives. Excludes Enclave, Acadia, CTS. Please call me personally for special pricing.
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Catering
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Catering by Isabella
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Communications - Voip, Business Telecommunications, Cost Management
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Gregory Kane, Regional Account Manager - Starvox Communications
Discount offer: 20% Free services consultation. Typical business will save 20% or more off of their current telecommunication spend level.
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Communications, Wireless and Electronic Service
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Mark Morgan - FM Digital Service Corporation
Discount offer: 20% Discount on Cell Phone Accessories. Discount on plans when applicable. Ask about Special AFL-CIO discount on Sprint Plans. Ask about special discount on service plans for Education, Health Care, Utility, Local, State & Federal Government and Union Members.
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Wireless Services
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Neal Cullen - Account Executive, Cingular Wireless
Discount offer to union members, families and supporters!
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Computer Services
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Jeff Platt - President, Graphical Interface
Discount offer: 10% off business, 20% off residential work.
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Consulting - Business
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David Dolitsky - President, Franchise Advisory Group
Discount offer: I get paid by the Franchise when my clients buy their business. Upon a successful closing, I would like to offer my clients who are union members/supporters $1000.00 cash back to help with the start of their new business.
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Consulting - Political and Business
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The Dezzi Group
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Diet & Nutrition
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Nutrisystem, Inc.
Discount offer: Union Members are eligible to receive $30 off their first order when they purchase the NutriSystem program. To take advantage of this special offer, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/health and enter promo code aflcioo30.
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Entertainment (Consumer)/Marketing & Promotions
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UrbanPhilly.com
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Financial Services
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David Oscar - Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Discount offer: Free Financial Review; including 401k, stock options, and insurance.
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Financial Services
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James Buggy, CRPS® - Financial Advisor, Citi-Smith Barney
Discount offer: Free comprehensive retirement plan review, 25% on all brokerage fees, 20% on all managed account fees.
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Financial Services
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Karen Iochum - Financial Representative, Independence Planning Group
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Financial Services
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Leslie A. Margolies, JD - Financial Advisor, Certified Retirement Counselor Quigley & Murray Group of Wachovia Securities
Discount offer: FREE FINANCIAL PLAN for any union member, union leader or a member of their families.
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Financial Services/
Banking
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James O'Sullivan - Business Development Manager, Reliance Federal Credit Union
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Financial Services/
Banking
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Sovereign Bank
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Financial Services/
Commercial Banks
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Amalgamated Bank
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Financial Services/
Health Insurance
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Allen Heffler, CLU, ChFC - Thurston Financial Group
Discount offer: Do you or a dependent need health insurance on a temporary or permanent basis? Offering high-quality health insurance on an individual basis, Allen offers Blue Cross and Aetna coverage at the lowest possible rates. Call us and we'll provide you with a low-priced quote in less than one minute.
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Financial Services/
Retirement Planning
Insurance (Seniors)
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Joy Gadson CSA - Bankers Life
Discount offer: Joy Gadson will provide you with a FREE CONSULTATION to insure your retirement is properly protected. You've spent a lifetime achieving your goals, now it's time to protect what you've worked so hard for!
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Financial Services/
Insurance
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Robert Eberle and Robert Bergman - R & B Consulting LLC
Discount offer: We work at lower compensation rates to provide the lowest available price for our Union clients. We also provide free consulting on benefits and insurance needs. We will evaluate any Health Plan (Fully Insured or Self-Insured).
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Financial Services/
Insurance
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Randall Naftal, District Sales Coordinator - Aflac
Preferred Services: Rates are fixed by Aflac. What I can offer is the great service and commitment that I have established with the union employees that are my current and future clients.
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Financial Services/
Insurance Sales
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Timothy Wade - President, Timothy P Wade Insurance Agency
Discount offer: Free notary services to all union members. Discount on auto insurance to union members and families.
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Financial Services/
Investment Management/
Pension and Health & Welfare
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Lee Minton III - Vice President, Minton Investment Management
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Financial Services/
Investment Management/Pensions
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Patrick Clark - CoreStates Capital Advisors, LLC
Discount offer: We are looking to work with the Investment Funds (pension, health & welfare, etc.) of the local unions. As such, we are looking to negotiate directly with the Trustees of the various plans.
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Financial Services/
Life Insurance
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Brenda Hadayia, Director Public Relations - American Income
Discount offer: We will offer the union member a $3,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy AT NO COST and the American Income Health Services Discount Card, which provides discounts from 20-60% on health-related services designed to help offset out of pocket expenses for the member and his family, AT NO COST. Members will receive these benefits if they are working, not working, full time or part time. We also have a food bank available for those unions that may go on strike or have a family in need. Since child safety is becoming increasingly critical, we are now offering Child Safe Kits for every child AT NO COST. These kits are endorsed and supported by the International Union of Police Associations. These potentially lifesaving kits help gather vital data, photos, even fingerprints.
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Financial Services/
Mortgage
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Chase - Union Plus Mortgage Program
Discount offer: $100 program limit on bank fees. NO COST Unemployment, Disability and Strike Benefits to help you make mortgage payments when you're out of work. See our web site or contact us for details.
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Financial Services/
Mortgage
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First Choice Lending Mortgage
Discount offer: Our union mortgage program will not only provide you with a free appraisal, in-home closings and personal service 2nd to none in the industry, we will also save you on average 72% OFF the traditional closing costs involved with a mortgage. Call today for a free review with one our Certified Senior Loan officers.
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Financial Services/
Mortgage
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Freedmont Mortgage®
Discount offer: Freedmont Mortgage will refund the home apprasial for any loan that closes and is funded by Freedmont Mortgage ($350 value). We also currently have special mortgage programs if you are a police, firefighter, teacher, EMT, or medical Union employee.
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Financial Services/
Mortgage
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North American Mortgages - Gregory D. Carcaci, Owner
Discount offer: No application fees and 1/2% credit toward closing costs for union members, family & friends. Free mortgage consultations and pre-qualifications for new home buyers. Free financial profile for union members, family & friends.
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Financial Services/
Mortgage (Residential;
Commercial & Construction Lending)
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Ed Regan - Vice President of Business Development, Lend Select Mortgage LLC
Discount offer: Lend Select Mortgage LLC will charge no application fees, no credit report fees, and once the loan closes we will refund the appraisal fee up to $350. We will work to provide you the lowest possible rates WITH NO HIDDEN FEES. Also, through our "SOLIDARITY LOAN" program, we will donate 5% of our profits on each loan (minimum of $100 per loan) to your Union's College Scholarship Fund. Ask about our free "Mortgage/Lending 101" seminars for all union members, apprentices, family members and supporters.
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Funeral Homes
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Givnish Family Funeral Homes - John Givnish, Advanced Planning
Discount offer: Deeply discounted funeral plans for union members and their families.
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Gifts, Gift Baskets and Occasions
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Jest Notes & Baskets, LLC - Cheryl Pliskin, Owner
Discount offer: We will include two free food items in every basket ordered by a Union member or their family.
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Health Care/
Chiropractic
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Charlie Flood - Chiropractor, Oxford Valley Chiropractic
Discount offer: Complimentary consultation and exam for all union members and their families as well as fellow union supporters (a $150 value).
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Health Care/
Chiropractic
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Dr. Lenny Roberts - Chiropractor, Roberts Family Chiropractic
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Health Care/
Chiropractic
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Dr. Paul E. Rubin - Chiropractor, Philadelphia Chiropractic
Discount offer: To give you the opportunity to experience our services at no risk to you, Philadelphia Chiropractic will provide you with a "Free New Patient Exam" on us - at no charge to you. This is an exam valued at $150 and includes the following: * A personal consultation with Dr. Rubin for up to 30 minutes (A $50 Value); * A review of your medical & treatment history; * A review of your health and symptoms; * A review of your health and wellness goals; * Postural evaluation and spinal alignment check; * Strength range-of-motion testing; * A professional discussion of test results & treatment options
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Health Care/
Eldercare
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Aging with Grace, LLC - Patricia Grace, President/Geriatric Care Specialist
Discount offer: The cost to become a member of the Aging with Grace Network is only $34.95 a year per family. The premium membership fee can be recovered many times over through the significant provider discounts available to AWG members.
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Health Care/
Nursing Advocates
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Natalie Coleman - Heathcare Advocate, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates, Inc.
Discount offer: Unions who contract with Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates for advocacy services receive preferred contract discounts. We will also offer preferred rates to active union members in good standing who wish to purchase services on a private-pay basis. Proof of current union status may be required.
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Hotel/Casino
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Ron DePietro - Special Consultant, Resorts Atlantic City and the Las Vegas Hilton
Discount offer: Premier casino packages including hotel and casino accommodations in AC or Las Vegas available exclusively for Philadelphia area union members, retirees and families.
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Information Technology/
Computer Repair
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Jonathan Pritchard - Technology Consultant, PC Perfecters
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Law/Legal Services
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Al Dragon - Attorney for the seriously injured
Discount offer: Our contingent fee is only 33 1/3%. There is never a charge to discuss your case with Al or Jim and you are welcome to call them.
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Law/Legal Services
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Brent Coon and Associates
Discount offer: Our fee is regularly 40% of any award plus expenses. For all Union members, however, our fee is 33 1/3% plus expenses.
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Law/Legal Services
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Carin O'Donnell, Esquire
Discount offer: FREE consultations. No charge unless there is a settlement or verdict. Only a 33 1/3% contingency fee!
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Law/Legal Services
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David Oh - President & Managing Attorney, Law Firm David Oh, P.C.
Discount offer: 10% discount on standard flat fee work, reduced hourly rate for billable work (e.g., from $250/hr to $200/hr) and 10% reduction on contingency fee work.
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Law/Legal Services
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David R. Cherry - Partner, Cherry Fieger Cherry, LLP
Discount offer: We reduce our fee to union workers.
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Law/Legal Services
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Edward McHugh, Esquire - Partner, Attorney at Law, Goldstein, Friedberg, Goldstein and McHugh
Discount offer: Free initial consultation and 20% off all client rates.
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Law/Legal Services
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Jonathan Corchnoy - Certified Senior Advisor, Attorney at Law (PA), Licensed Insurance Producer (PA, NJ)
Discount offer: * 35% contingent fee for any personal injury action which settles prior to a lawsuit being filed. * $95.00 per union member or his/her family member for a Simple Will, Financial Power of Attorney, and Medical Power of Attorney with Blue-backers. * 10% discount off our regular fee for any bankruptcy filing.
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Law/Legal Services
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Larry Pitt - Larry Pitt & Associates - Workers' Comp, Personal Injury
Discount offer: Free consultations and specially scheduled appointments with Mr. Pitt for union members.
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Law/Legal Services
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Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky & Wilson
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Law/Legal Services
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Richard Jaffe - Owner, Law Offices of Richard A. Jaffe
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Law/Legal Services
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Robert Doig - Partner, Doig and Doig
Discount offer: The firm offers discount rates to union members injured in construction and industrial accidents.
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Law/Legal Services
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Valerie Pedicone - Attorney
Discount offer: Free consultation. Evening and weekend hours for appointments. 35% contingent fee for any personal injury action which settles prior to a lawsuit being filed.
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Marketing/Advertising
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Steve Schulman Marketing (Businesses to Watch™)
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Marketing/Advertising
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Word13
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Marketing/Business Networking
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5MinutePitch.com
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Marketing/Promotional Products
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Belinda Lader - Promotional Consultant, Geiger/PhillyUnionStore.com
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Marketing/Promotional Products
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Frank Barresi - President, F.A.B.ulous Specialties Inc.
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Printing
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Jonathan Shapiro - President, Smith-Edwards-Dunlap Company
Discount offer: A First Order receives a 10% discount.
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Printing
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Maureen Dobuski - VP Marketing, Consolidated Drake Press
Discount offer: A 2% discount if paid within 30 days.
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Public Adjusters
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Novick Public Adjusters
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Real Estate Sales
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Bill Malizia, Jr. - Realtor, Long & Foster Blue-Bell
Discount offer: Discounted commissions and a free one year home warranty.
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Real Estate Sales
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Carol J. Delikat, G.R.I., A.B.R. - Real Estate Agent, Re/Max Associates
Discount offer: $1000.00 credit at settlement for buyers and sellers (certain restrictions apply).
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Real Estate Sales
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George Cahill - Broker Assc., Coldwell Banker Realty Corp.
Discount offer: 5% commission to sellers who mention this website when listing their property or $1000 commission concession to a buyer who signs a buyer agency contract and buys a home through Coldwell Banker Realty Corp.
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Real Estate Sales
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Karen Betzale - RE/MAX Millennium, Realtor, ABR
Discount offer: Any Union Member or their families who LISTS with me will receive a discounted seller's commission fee and any Union Member or their families who purchase a property thru me will receive a credit at settlement for either a One Year Home Warranty or a moving credit (approximately a $400 value). YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Real Estate Sales
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Terri Falbo - Realtor, Ronin Acquisition Inc.
Discount offer: Full Broker service/conveyance fee waived for buyers. 15% off commission for sellers.
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Sports Promotions
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Bob Rossi - Executive Director of Marketing and Promotion, Fingerspoon Sports Promotions
Discount offer: Discount offer to union members, families and supporters: Discounts to union members on a case by case basis.
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Technology Consulting Services
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Steven Lindner - Owner, Lindner Holdings LLC
Discount offer: Discount offer to union members, families and supporters: Discount on various hardware and software products ranging from 5-30%.
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Web Design
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KC Ellis - Owner/Web Designer
Discount offer: We offer a 10% discount on hourly web design and web site updating and maintenance to labor and progressive community organizations.
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Web Development/Marketing Solutions
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ZigZag.net
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This page will soon serve as your comprehensive reference to everything "Union-Yes" in the Philadelphia region. If a business, professional, organization, individual, or political supporter appears in the Union Gold Pages or one of our other upcoming Pro-Union Preferred Partners Guides, you can be assured that they have been screened by the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO and area union leaders, and that they have demonstrated that they proudly support union standards and the Union Way. Please visit this page again soon, and consider supporting and patronizing our Certified Union and Pro-Union businesses, organizations and individuals while enjoying the discounts and preferred services they provide.
